Xerver Free Web Server for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Host a Web server supporting CGI/Perl scripts on your computer.

Xerver Free Web Server is a tiny fast web server allowing you to run CGI scripts on your computer. Xerver also includes an FTP server. Xerver is GNU GPL open source software and contains many advanced features. A brief feature list: Run scripts (Perl, PHP etc.), create aliases (virtual directories), allow/deny directory listing, create your own error pages ("404 Not Found"), allow/deny CGI-scripts, password protected folders, choose your own index file extensions, share/unshare hidden files or files with certain file extensions, share unlimited folders etc. Xerver is a tiny, fast and free Web server, but is still advanced and supports HTTP/0.9, HTTP/1.0, HTTP/1.1 and all HTTP methods (GET, POST and HEAD).

Version 4.32 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Xerver Free Web Server for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: June 24, 2008

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 4.32

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 160,641

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

16 User Votes

Excellent, works really well for local network access.
duyxerverSeptember 9, 2009
Pros
Small footprint. Very easy to configure, ready to use within 1 hour. Used Perl CGI, integrates superbly into into existing Perl environment, for Sybase database access and WIN32 WMIC onto other servers.
Cons
A bit tricky with external URL access. As within the company this is completely blocked by the firewall.
Summary
For intranet LAN / WAN access web sites, this is an excellent product. Colleague from other countries can login to website hosted by Xerver to access application without issues. Look forward to future enhancements of this product especially in the following areas: (1) Command line server start up as well as windows / click mode. (2) Easier external URL access such that home PC can be setup to host websites for the world. Many thanks for the brilliant piece of software.
Very unuser friendly
bardoelFebruary 11, 2009
Pros
As i could not get it too work i have nothing positive to say about this product.
Cons
Installed software and ran the auto configure screen but still after all that when i tried to view any page i got the 403 forbidden error. Any Web Server software should have a default setup to allow the user to install and go.
Summary
Good, Basic Web Server. Easy installation and setup.
keithlolAugust 16, 2008
Pros
By far the easiest web server to install and setup. The installation/setup wizard is straightforward. A web server can be difficult to set up for the novice... even for the expert in fact. Documentation is clear and understandable for the novice and first time user of a Web server. A great web server for the price! (free) Tech support was fast to respond to a question I had via e-mail. A package like this and the support is seldom seen in this day and time; even with software costing hundreds of dollars. I tip my hat to the author of this package.
Cons
I needed a simple server for offline development of Perl applications. Although Xerver does a fine job of running Perl scripts via submitted forms, it has no support for running scripts via SSI (server side include.) I would recommend this web server for those who wish to serve up their personal web pages/site on the web. However, for business use, a more complex server should be used. More features are needed and the security of this web server has not been tested by me personally.
Summary
trojan here detected too
XtremeDeblinJune 18, 2008
Pros
can't install..
Cons
everything
Summary
Jordan including
takis_June 13, 2008
Pros
Do not download
Cons
Summary
trojan detected
alien1947inMay 4, 2008
Pros
Free, <p>Not tested or tried as it contains trojan
Cons
This installer is infected by trojan.win32.small.aum <p>which was detected on 5th May, 2008 by Kaspersky Internet Security 6. Dont Download if you are not secure by latest Antivirus.
Summary
Good Server
joshblaineApril 3, 2008
Pros
Works well, gets your files published. Great Wizard
Cons
As far as I can tell you can't run it as a service.
Summary
Very good, simple, estable
JavierGlavinaJanuary 4, 2008
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Summary
It works well
jensonyuMay 3, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I just need a simple, working FTP server. This software is easy to set up and does it what it says.
Works good
rforilloOctober 7, 2006
Pros
Easy to setup and use. Good logging feature. Only one conflict, which was easy to correct. Very much recommended.
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